After 40 years of aviation experience, this former pilot shares six key leadership lessons, which emphasize the power of influence over authority, leading from the trenches and building genuine teams. I have learned countless invaluable lessons through four decades of aviation experience and... Continue Reading
Recent studies have shown that the vast majority of employees feel their voices are not being heard in the workplace. In fact, a staggering 86% of employees believe that people at their organization are not heard, while another survey revealed that 60% of employees believe their views and opinions... Continue Reading
MTI is pleased to announce it will be hosting its annual business meeting during day 2 of Furnaces North America 2024, in Columbus, OH. This meeting will take place on October 16 at 7:00 am in room A225 in the Columbus Convention Center. During the annual business meeting, President Ryan... Continue Reading
Planning for downturns is as important as planning for anything else in the business. I have had to contend with lots of crises in my 25 years as a CEO. Most of them I didn’t see coming. A few of the more significant ones: In the aftermath of 9/11, no one knew what the impact would... Continue Reading
Furnaces North America (FNA) 2024, the leading trade show for the heat-treating industry in North America, is thrilled to announce that attendance has grown by 25% compared to its last event in 2022, as of this week. FNA 2024 will take place from October 14-16 at the Columbus Convention... Continue Reading
Join us for a critical update on September 25th, where MTI will cover the significant efforts happening in California regarding a proposed air quality rule that could have far-reaching consequences on your company. If passed in California, this regulation will most likely serve as a model for... Continue Reading
Differentiators like longevity, experience, reputation can and should be included in your value equation. When products are commoditized, manufacturers must compete on services, business models and intangible dimensions of their value proposition. In many cases, intangibles are tie breakers... Continue Reading
Being hands-on, collaborating and modelling behavior is not the same as interjecting yourself into other people's roles. Working with manufacturers over the years, I’ve noticed one pattern with very negative implications: I see many leaders from senior to mid-level working on tasks... Continue Reading
At long last and at the tail-end of what is on track to be the hottest summer on record, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its first proposed heat standard on August 30, 2024. OSHA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor... Continue Reading
One of the biggest challenges in the internet age is getting good answers to key issues or problems, fast. Whether you are an owner, manager, or furnace operator, you could spend hours, and even days, looking through billions of pages of Google searches for information. In 2024, MTI... Continue Reading
With every company being challenged by the ongoing labor shortage, technical training is increasingly important today. Technical training is not only important for new employee on-boarding, but also for seasoned employees to make sure their skills and knowledge stay sharp and up to date. ... Continue Reading
As the next generation of workers has been taking shape over the last decade, one key transition is very evident: People aren’t leaving their companies or their jobs, they are leaving their boss. Business expert Michael Gerber, in his best-selling book called “The E-Myth... Continue Reading
